WEATHER ALERT: Gales this evening as Storm Barney crosses Derbyshire

Nick Charity

The East Midlands has been forecast some severe winds this evening, reaching 70-80 mph.

A yellow weather alert has been issued by the Met Office telling people to be aware as winds may reach 70 mph and 80 mph over exposed hills.

A statement on their website said: "The public should be aware of the risk of disruption to travel and that gusts of this strength could bring down trees and lead to some damage to weakened structures."

The forecast is for west to southwesterly gales and locally some 'severe gales' which are likely to sweep eastwards across the area this evening (Tuesday, November 17).